Great teachers, wonderful programs like gardening, art, spanish!
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
Over the past few years of having our daughters at Mission Montessori, we have been so unbelieveably impressed at the outstanding education Mission Montessori provides. From the nurturing environment in the clssroom to the extraordinary extras, gardening and art, science, Spanish, computer education,
... Read more etc. We really believe that we are blessed to have found such an amazing school for our children. What Mission provides is beyond words and keeps getting better every year we have been at Mission. This has become more apparent after the wondeful parent-teacher meetings we engaged in yesterday, allowing us to see on an even deeper level, the invidual care that they so amazingly do on a daily basis. Even the extracurricular activities have been a wonderful added benefit for the children and a plus to have them right at the school for convenience. Thank you for a job well done. Gina and Bob Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/28/09
Mission Montessori Academy has just created a Labyrinth for the students. The children have learned about the history and the calming effect that it has on a person when walking the Labyrinth. My daughter enjoys the time that she spends walking the Labyrinth. And I appreciate that Mission Montessori
... Read more understands the importance of the peacefulness that it creates. It is a perfect fit with their character ed and peace program. Thank you for always being on the cutting edge. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/21/09
We are very pleased at how well our girls adjusted to this beautiful community. They transfered from a public school environment and felt very welcomed. We have a lot to learn about the Montessori curriculum and philosphy, but so far it has been a wonderful experience.
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Posted by a parent on 02/04/09
Great kids, great parents, great staff, great administrators. We love the curriculm and the hands on materials that compliment the lessons.
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Posted by a parent on 01/02/09
This school continues to amaze me with its quality programs. Recently the upper elementary students and middle school students had the unique opportunity to participate in a two day poetry workshop with renowned poet, John Fox. The students absolutely loved the experience and are eagerly writing thoughtful
... Read more and meaningful poetry. This is just one of the many reasons that we are thrilled to have our children at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/25/08
I just got back from the Launch Day at MMD for a year long study of Going Green. Evidently the school has been selected by the USGreenschools Foundation to pilot a program for 1-7th grade students based on the EPA year long calendar of topics. September is Global Warming and October will be a study
... Read more of Hydrogen fuel. My family cannot be happier about the school, its curriculum which is always enhanced by hands-on and authentic study. Pass the word. This is an excellent school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/24/08
We love this school for so many reasons, but mainly for the committment of everyone involed with this excelling school. The bar is always being raised and our children have benefited tremendously at every level. The 1st through 3rd grade level was wonderful and the 4th through 6th grade suceeded our
... Read more expectations. We are so grateful for the opportunity of attending middle school with another outstanding teacher. Thanks team for a great year!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/10/08
Love the school for it's primary and lower elementary program. Mission needs help with the upper elementary program and teachers. Once your child reaches upper elementary the curriculum is no longer montessori. Classrooms are too small for growing upper elementary children and children are expected
... Read more to sit in one place without talking to others. Not a Montessori method. Not a true whole child environment. Cannot understand the school growing to a middle school when they have not yet mastered the upper elementary curriculum. I say keep the school small and concentrate on what was started and not move forward to something the school is not ready for. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/16/08
The Maricopa Home and Garden Tour that Mission Montessori was chosen to be in was a wonderful event for the community and the students of the school. There were over 1000 people who attened the event and who enjoyed the beautiful gardens in which the students were tour guides. They spoke on subjects
... Read more of wild life habitats, gardens, compost and animal care. My child loves Mission Montessori and is looking forward to a gardening class this summer with their Master Gardener. Read less
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Scottsdale schools — Mission Montessori Academy is located at 12990 E Shea Blvd, Scottsdale AZ 85259. 12990 E Shea Blvd is in the 85259 ZIP code in Scottsdale, AZ The school district for Mission Montessori Academy is the Arizona State Charter School Board. Mission Montessori Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 12.
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